I am not a chef but I do have one on speed dial. This guy just happens to be an Iron Chef winner. And holds the key to one of my favorite products in the store. He’s the chef mastermind behind such acclaimed Dallas restaurants as Abacus and Jasper’s. The one and only Kent Rathbun.

This Dallas super chef has graced the doors of FRESH a few times. And with each appearance I grow to love his products even more and manage to get a few culinary tips and tricks under my belt. One juggernaut in his foodie toolbox is his Steak and Chop Garlic Salt which I noticed going into most of his creations when cooking in the Taste Kitchen. It’s a simple but magical combination of sea salt, black pepper and powdered roasted garlic. And it is “the” seasoning for all of Kent’s restaurants. Once you dash a pinch of this elixir on your seafood, meats or veggies, you will instantly recognize the extra zip.

There was on impressive dish that my dear friend Kent made that was just divine. And now I will share the formula with you!